Students who graduate with their degrees in August are eligible to participate in the fall commencement ceremony in December. All August graduates are listed in the commencement program for the fall ceremonies. Early participation in the spring commencement ceremonies is not available as an option for summer graduates.

To better accommodate graduates and their families, we've enhanced our commencement procedures to include ticketed seating, additional viewing locations and online streaming of the ceremonies.

Tickets are required for admission.

Number of tickets issued depends upon the number of graduates for each college.

Wheelchair spaces are available.

Online streaming will be available during the graduation ceremonies on the UT Tyler website.

Additional Viewing LocationsAdditional seating will be available in FAC 1009 for guests to view the live ceremony via video broadcasting. Tickets will not be required for these locations and seating will be first-come, first-served.

The doors to the Cowan Center will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Candidates for graduation should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the commencement ceremony. Flash Photography will be available to take photos of each candidate during the ceremonies; purchase is not necessary. To view, proof and purchase the photo, contact the photographer at www.Flashphotography.com

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